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At the junction of the turbulent Rhône
and the tranquil Saône, Lyon is the third-largest city in France. The
city has a population of 400.000, with over a million more people spread
across the large urban area that surrounds it. Lyon is the center of an
industrial region - textile manufacturing is especially important. It's
a leader in publishing and banking, and it's one of the world's silk
capitals. Some of the country's best restaurants, including Paul Bocuse,
are in and around Lyon. Such dishes as Lyon sausage, quenelles (fish
balls), and tripe Lyonnais are world famous. The region's succulent
Bresse poultry is the best in France. |
